Heather Louise Garvock

Heather Louise Garvock

Ellis Porter PLC • Ann Arbor, MI
Immigration

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Contact

Email
Phone
(888) 621-3828
Address
2211 Old Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, US

Professional

About

Heather L. Garvock is a lifelong resident of Michigan and a graduate of Eastern Michigan University (B.S. summa cum laude, 2005) and Wayne State University (J.D., cum laude, 2008). She is currently Of Counsel to Ellis Porter, PLC where she dedicates her entire practice to immigration law. Prior to joining Ellis Porter, Heather was an associate attorney with Legalquest Network, PC, where she assisted individuals with solving their immigration problems and reaching their immigration goals. Heather is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), Washtenaw County Bar Association, and Oakland County Bar Association.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
2008 Wayne State University Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2005 Eastern Michigan University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2007 Pro Bono Recognition Award, Eastern District Court of Michigan
Publications
2017 Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA) Immigration Policies: Key Areas to Watch in the Next Administration 2010 Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA) Advice about advice for new solo attorneys
Associations
2015 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (Michigan chapter) Chair of Education Committee 2014 - Present Washtenaw County Bar Association Immigration Law Section Co-Chair 2013 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (Michigan chapter) EOIR Committee 2009 - Present Washtenaw County Bar Association Member 2009 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2015 On Demand Seminar Of Counsel Relationships from Both Sides Practice Management 2014 Immigration and Criminal Law Section Meetings Crimmigration for the Criminal Attorney 2013 Introduction to Practicing Law in Ingham County Rainmaking for new solos. 2013 Immigration Reform: Local Stories Why everyone needs immigration reform. 2013 Community Education Event: Immigration Reform An immigration attorney's perspective on immigration reform.
Updated: Mar 08, 2026